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Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking, one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history, wrote the modern classic A Brief History of Time to help nonscientists understand the questions being asked by scientists today. |
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| Advanced
Skywatching Compilation Picking up where Skywatching left off, here is an invaluable, advanced observer's primer and field guide to the night sky. Includes star-hopping techniques. |
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| Astronomer’s
Computer Companion by Jeff Foust, Ron Lafon Astronomers were among the first scientists to wholeheartedly embrace the computer and the Internet. Astronomer Jeff Foust and writer Ron Lafon have teamed up to create this on-line companion. Included with the manual is a CD-ROM for Windows and MAC. |
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| Amateur
Telescope Making by Stephen Tonkin An introduction to the design of a variety of telescopes, mounts, and drives suitable for the home-constructor. Projects include instruments that range from a shoestring budget to specialist devices that are not commercially available.e moon, or see what the stars looked like on the day you were born. |
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| Astrophotography
for the Amateur by Michael Covington This is a must read for anyone wishing to attempt shooting the night sky, from conventional photography to CCD astrophotography. |
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| The
Backyard Astronomer’s Guide by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer An essential reference tool for both beginning and veteran sky observers. Each chapter is illustrated with the latest, breathtaking astrophotography. |
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| Burnham’s
Celestial Handbook by Robert Burnham, Herbert A. Luft Essential information for the amateur! This series of three books contain precise information in a useable form for the amateur. |
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| Constellations
of the Northern Sky National Audubon Society Pocket Guide This tiny book packs only the most useful information into the smallest usable size. It has compact overview maps showing constellations and a few selected objects by season which can be seen in binoculars or a small telescope. |
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| Find
the Constellations H.A. Rey
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| 40
Nights to Knowing the Night Sky by Fred Schaaf This is an excellent resource for the beginner with a series of 40 exercises designed to learning the sky. Many basic, but highly important, observing methods are explained. For beginning astronomers. |
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| How
to Use an Astronomical Telescope by James Muirden This comprehensive book covers everything from the difficult task of selecting an instrument to the equally daunting choices that arise when a telescope is turned to the heavens. For beginning astronomers. |
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| The
Invisible Universe by David Malin Fifty of David Malin’s most stunning photographs of the cosmos, made with giant telescopes and state-of-the-art darkroom techniques, are showcased in this elegant new collection. This magnificent book is a must for Malin fans. |
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